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Comment on Religion and Health Benefits by Joy Hinman

Joy Hinman — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:03:11 +0000

Interesting to see this recognition by a business writer!

Comment on Stress is not invited to my Christmas by Joy Hinman

Joy Hinman — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:41:49 +0000

This is so timely, and so needed.
I’ve been there — frantic stress, specially the last minute parcel-wrapping and meal prep. But now more in tune with the “reason for the season” — the celebration of the coming of the Christ child. And just taking a bit of time for gratitude for the small wonders of each day.

Comment on Science and Religion: How do we heal the divide? by Anna Bowness

Anna Bowness — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 13:55:32 +0000

I think your point is Jason, that critical thinking is not found in religion, which is a very generalized statement, and not true. Throughout the history of all religions there has been critical thinking – new religions are constantly being born out of the rejection of old theologies as mankind discovers more about the nature of divinity. I hesititate to quote other religions that I do not know enough about, but in Christianity, the history of the Bible is a constant questioning and challenging of theological ideas from Abraham, to Moses, and the prophets. Christ Jesus challenged the theology of the Pharisees, as did St. Paul. Martin Luther challenged the Caholic Church’s teachings. Mary Baker Eddy, the founder of Christian Science, strongly challenged not only the religious teaching of Calvin but also the male-dominated religious traditions of her time. She brought the idea of spiritual healing back into the conversation, and taught that spirituality must be proven in practice. She constantly insisted on the necessity of putting spiritual ideas to the “test”, especially through healing, in her seminal work, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.

Comment on Science and Religion: How do we heal the divide? by Jason

Jason — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:30:53 +0000

A recent Time poll (http://pewforum.org/Science-and-Bioethics/How-the-Public-Resolves-Conflicts-Between-Faith-and-Science.aspx) showed that “when asked what they would do if scientists were to disprove a particular religious belief, nearly two-thirds (64%) of people say they would continue to hold to what their religion teaches rather than accept the contrary scientific finding”

That is the difference between science and religion. It’s partly facts, but mostly approach to knowledge and evidence. I can think of a dozen or so bits of evidence that would disprove my acceptance of evolution. When I asked religious people what would cause them to change their one of their faith beliefs, they generally can’t point to one.

The other difference is that science looks for mistakes and error (witness the neutrino faster than light question that’s currently in the press) whereas religion never sets out to disprove any of its tenets and generally dismisses any findings contrary to their revealed dogmas. When one considers that most (or all) religions are wrong in their beliefs there’s a lot of disproving that could be going on out there.

Comment on A Daily Dose of Joy! by Anna Bowness

Anna Bowness — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 01:47:02 +0000

You are welcome to share it Daryl. So glad you found the message helpful. Anna

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Guest Post: A Daily Dose of Joy! | Christian Science in Victoria — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:27:14 +0000

[...] you, Anna for sharing part of your journey with us. It is a gift to many. Posted on September 22, 2011 by Anna [...]

Comment on A Daily Dose of Joy! by Daryl Francis

Daryl Francis — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:19:13 +0000

Thank you Anna. I really appreciated this tonight. Between you and me I needed to hear its message. Hope you don’t mind me reposting it on my blog.

Comment on Different strokes for Different folks by Joy Hinman

Joy Hinman — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:55:15 +0000

Jumping to conclusions about a child and his or her “disability” often miss the mark. Looking deeper, find the real need, understand the strengths, and be guided to a solution that will really help the individual. Being labelled as ADHD or any other such category not helpful. Here are great examples of how the children were lifted up into their true potential!
Thanks Anna.

Comment on Different strokes for Different folks by Anna Bowness

Anna Bowness — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:21:12 +0000

Hi Jason,
How nice to hear from you again. I do appreciate your point of view, and recognize your concerns. Of course one can throw studies back and forth that prove one point of view or another, such as this one, “Medicine and Faith Merge for Better Health” on the Huffington Post. http://www.indystar.com/article/20110930/OPINION01/109300319/Medicine-faith-merge-better-health?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7COpinion%7Cp

We do not yet know how much the human mind plays a role in the question of health as well as many other human issues, but scientists are definitely and increasingly finding a link. We are not just cars with an engine under the hood that needs a mechanic. There is so much more that is yet to be discovered. I think we are just beginning to discover new frontiers of the link between health and thought, and I think of this as like looking up into the universe and discovering yet another new depth to it all that we didn’t see before. We are all learning, and I love the humility of that.

You have not told us what your background and experience is with healing, healthcare and spirituality, but perhaps another way is for you is to try it for yourself. After all it costs you nothing except the price of a book – Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy. I recommend that you read it with as open a mind and heart as many scientists do who conduct their research. Apply its teachings to your daily life in the little ways that you can find. You do not need to talk to a Christian Scientist. Many people just read the book and apply some of the ideas in it to their daily lives every day, finding healing and calmness. Perhaps in reading the book you will discover why Mary Baker Eddy calls Christianity a science.

Comment on Different strokes for Different folks by Jason

Jason — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:02:25 +0000

The National Institute of Health (NIH) in the U.S. has a National Centre for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (http://nccam.nih.gov/) and in the past years has spent over $800 million exploring the efficacy of alternative medical treatments (including meditation and prayer). Despite all this research has failed to demonstrate the efficacy of a single alternative method. Why? Because the founder of this institute, Joseph Jacobs, demanded scientific rigor in the testing of alternative treatments.

If you want to be taken seriously, and you want others to learn about the efficacy of Christian Science, then apply scientifically rigourous testing in demonstrating the effectiveness of your treatments. If you trust your treatment methodology you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.